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BUFFALO'S REEF

116 EGLIN PKWY NE, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850-243-9464

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5603033
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomato 44F, Shredded Lettuce 55F for 2 hours. Employees iced items to chill.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2023002815Jan 12, 2023May 11, 2023$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout kitchen have dust buildup.
Basic/36-34-5
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Debris buildup on top of dish machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler have rust buildup.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed ceiling tiles damaged and stained throughout kitchen and front of the house seating area.
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler vents soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler floor not sealed.
Basic/36-02-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upon inspection observed multiple rusted shelves inside walk-in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomato 44F, Shredded Lettuce 55F for 2 hours. Employees iced items to chill.
High priority/03A-02-5
Equipment in poor repair. Air conditioning for establishment is broken. Operator has ordered repairs/replacement unit.
Basic/14-11-5
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles/vents throughout kitchen have dust buildup.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on ceiling/over door in walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.